Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Full August 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Caring for government dignitaries: Report from an ED physician
As former chief of emergency medicine for the largest hospital and medical treatment facility operated by the U.S. military South Korea, Sean O'Mara, MD, JD, treated many senior level government officials and dignitaries. -
Do psych patients wait hours to be "medically cleared"?
Some emergency physicians argue that the most urgent needs of psychiatric patients are often pushed aside in the ED until a wide range of testing is completed for medical clearance. -
Special Report: VP shunt malfunction in the emergency department
Symptoms of shunt malfunction often can be misconstrued as representing less dangerous medical conditions. -
Orthopedic Pearls and Pitfalls
Orthopedic injuries are frequently encountered in the emergency department. It is important to recognize and correctly treat these injuries to minimize any damage and optimize outcome. -
Full July 23, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Keeping an an "Eye" on the Patient: Pediatric Eye Trauma
Eye trauma is a common chief complaint among emergency department (ED) pediatric patients. -
Trauma Reports for July/August 2007
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Full July 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Liability of physicians who fail to fulfill on-call responsibilities to the ED
The diminishing availability of on-call specialists willing to provide emergency services has been well documented.